And although Long Island is considered a major weekend spot for the rich from New York, often the houses here look quite simple and modest from the outside. For example, take a look at this cottage with a swimming pool in the town of Bridgehampton – its compact charming tiled facade looks neat and incredibly…
This house in the Hamptons looks like a typical American country cottage from the outside, but inside it hides something unusual and interesting. Its elegant interiors, designed by Kristin Fine, are a relaxing mix of trendy and sometimes bold designs with traditional architectural details. But the most exciting thing is that every item in this…
The owners of this beautiful Long Island cottage come here for weekends and summer, so they asked the designers of McGrath II to create a cozy atmosphere of a traditional American interior in it. The house is quite old and has many historic architectural details, which form the perfect base for American classics. We also…
Despite surviving two world wars, a big fire and several changes of ownership, Canoe Place is one of America’s oldest and most iconic hotels. Its updated design perfectly combines respect for the historical past of the building and the desire to explore new bold ideas. It is interesting that the complex had several purposes in…
This house on the very edge of Long Island has one of the most unusual forms we have ever seen. In fact, it consists of two small buildings connected by a covered terrace with outdoor furniture. This choice of architects is not accidental, because the clients really wanted to get the most out of wonderful…
From the outside, this holiday house in Hamptons looks quite traditional and simple, although its size is already impressive from the street. But inside we have very sophisticated modern interiors with elegant laconic furniture, expensive materials and stylish black accents. To soften the austerity and add warm cozy touches, designers used a lot of natural…
Fashion talent Joseph Altuzarra creates many of his designs here at his beautiful country home in the Hamptons. And when you look at his photographs, everything falls into place: there is wonderful nature, bright elegant interiors with light pleasant touches of glamor, and even a creative workshop where the owner brings his inspirations to life….
For the famous fashion designer Ulla Johnson, the main value of her holidya villa on Long Island is in the wonderful garden that envelops the house from all sides, and even partially penetrated inside. The hostess shares with admiration that plants bloom here every weekend, while the aromas and feeling of freshness cannot be expressed…
The main purpose of this waterfront home in Sag Harbor, Long Island is to host three generations of the owner’s family on their weekend or holiday outings from New York. The location here is simply excellent – from the open living room through the glass sliding windows you can get directly to the beach, which…
It’s hard to believe, but a few years ago this home in the Hamptons looked dark and gloomy, with heavy over-scaled furniture and uncomfortable zoning. During the recent renovation, designer Maureen Winter McDermott did not structurally change anything – her task was to update the space and find the right furniture and decor for a…
